The Holgate Academy

About The Holgate Academy

The Holgate Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,187 pupils on roll. It is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.6 (2025/26). 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,187 / 1,379 (86%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Nabbs Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6HB

Phone

01159632104

Head Teacher

Heather Widdup

Website

http://www.holgate-ac.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Holgate Academy have?

The Holgate Academy has 1,187 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Holgate Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Holgate Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does The Holgate Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Holgate Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.6 in 2025/26.

Is The Holgate Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Holgate Academy is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy is located at Nabbs Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6HB.